Saturday, July 19, 2008

The korean challenge

I really love hanging out with my mom and my aunts - love hearing them talk those womenly talks, haggle like no body's business and eat as if they owned the eateries. haha. Anyway, we tried Miss Clarity Cafe at purvis street today. Don't be fooled by its outer appearance, gawdily kiddy as it may be, it serves serious food in seriously large portions. Not bad :)

My mom and aunt enjoying their banana tart!

We also visited arab street to look for textile! Walked for 2+ hours but found nothing suitable. Then we headed for people's park and found fabric that were finally suitable!
Then we went for the korean challenge - super spicy korean food. I particularly like the bi bim bab and the peach mochi! yum yum. This restaurant is located on mosque street in chinatown.

Bi Bim Bab

Chilli overload!

And here's all praise and thanks to God for family and relatives! And for His good providence - for food, shelter, and a time for happiness :)

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly

I take a glance at my reflection in the mirror, and i ask myself. Am i ready?
Crusade camp was more than i expected it to be. I went for it, not knowing what to expect. But at the end of it, I realised that firstly, God placed me there to re-affirm and confess my promise to Him. No more stagnant moments, but a constant desire to love Him more each day. Secondly, to be there for a new friend whom i met in my CG, to pray and help her in her journey with God. Thirdly, to be part of the body of Christ in NUS, where I'd be spending most of my time in.
On another note, i've been thinking much about the body of Christ. What community essentially means. To me, I think it's about unity, committment (or rather committment that comes from ownership), cooperation (because the body is not made up of hands only, but head, and limbs of various kinds, etc.), and of course accountability.
To walk in God's light seems easy. Read the Bible everyday. Pray. But it requires constant determination which has to be renewed each and everyday, such that we can run the race and claim the prize for God's glory.
Are we ready?

Saturday, July 05, 2008

Made by God

I'm a slacker! Been slacking ever since summer school ended. BUT i've learnt how to iron office shirts AND cook and bake as well. Under stressful timing and my mom's eagle eyes. Recieved some housewifey injuries on my hands too! An iron burn and a blade slice. Ouch!

Beware! Gruesome picture for your viewing pleasure:


HAHA. i can't stop laughing.


ANYWAY, on another note, it's been long since I've gotten involved in Church activities. Exchange in HK was difficult, because my church was super far away and the chapel in my school is in cantonese. So, at times, I just wake up late and miss church; wake up early to a heavy morning rain and miss church again; wake up and conduct my own service in my room (with worship, sermon and all. haha!). Upon returning, I started helping out at sunday school (though i'm not much of a help, cause i haven't started teaching yet), the little kiddies sunday school (of which i had no control of, but i had fun screaming along with them), and cell of course. :)


Last night, my friends reminded me, or rather, encouraged me, to be inspired by God again. To come to him as Mary did. No more lukewarmness, no more spiritual dead ends, no more apathy. And I've decided once and for all, no more hesitation, that this is the moment I'd surrender totally, and let Him lead my life as He pleases. Can you imagine the freedom we'd have if we could just share Jesus like nobody's business? Out of our own willingness and love, and not out of must? Wouldn't it be wonderful if praising God in every situation, speaking about Him in every conversation, and sharing Him with every friend, comes straight from the bottom of our hearts? Out of our love and charity for the people around us?


Indeed it would!

Wooof!